Senior Healthcare Assistant - Royal Free Hospital

Marie Curie; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading end-of-life care charity is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant for the Emergency Department at the Royal Free Hospital. In this role, you will provide critical care and support to patients, facilitate discharge planning, and work collaboratively with a skilled team. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and relevant experience. This is a fixed-term contract with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance - 27 days plus 8 public holidays

Continuous Professional Development

Defined contribution schemes for Pension

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a Health or Social Care Environment.
• Recent experience providing care and support for patients at the end of life.
• Experience in supervising staff in clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist Clinical Nurse Specialist with assessments and patient care.
• Provide discharge planning support and liaise with community teams.
• Monitor and record observations of patients.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Experience in discharge processes

Education

National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health record systems

Job description

Senior Healthcare Assistant - Royal Free Hospital

Our new service,developed in collaboration with Royal Free Hospital, is seeking applicants forthe position of Senior Healthcare Assistant in the Emergency Department.

As a SeniorHealthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensivecare to patients. Your responsibilities will include monitoring and assistingin maintaining patients skin integrity and personal hygiene, conductingnutrition assessments, and attending to their comfort needs to promote rest andsleep.

Main duties of the job

Your main responsibilities include:

• AssistClinical Nurse Specialist with assessments and patient care.
• Providedischarge planning support, liaising with community teams to facilitate promptdischarge home/to preferred place of care.
• Monitorand record observations.
• Provideemotional and practical support to patients and families.

About us

Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity. We are thelargest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provideracross all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across thecountry, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying,death, and bereavement.Our leading research pushes the boundaries of whatwe know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world whereeveryone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with anillness, theyre likely to die from.

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we carefor and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% ofdying people at the end of life.Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, donot get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.

We want a differentsociety than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is toclose the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at theend-of-life.

Job responsibilities

You willcollaborate with Marie Curie Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in the emergencydepartment to deliver patient-centred palliative and end-of-life care, ensuringthat care is provided in the preferred setting and support discharge planning.

Furthermore, youwill liaise with community teams to facilitate discharges to patients at their preferredplace of care.

Individualswith a demonstrated commitment to assisting others and relevant experience inhealthcare are encouraged to apply.

JobStructure: Fixed-term contract until early 2027, with possible extension

Workdays: Starts Monday to Friday; includesweekends as the service grows

Location: Royal Free Hospital, London

What were looking for:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or anequivalent alternative Level 3 qualification is preferred, not essential.
• Demonstrated recent experience in the dischargeprocess and providing care and support for patients at the end of life withinan emergency department setting.
• A passion, knowledge and understanding of how todeliver person centred care
• A clear, appropriate and sensitive communicator whocan make informed decisions in a timely manner
• Someone who understands the importance ofprioritising a patients care, comfort and privacy
• Experience working within a Multidisciplinary team,assisting in curating individual assessments and advanced care plans.
• Knowledge of IT in particular Microsoft Office andelectronic health record systems.
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension(thecharity will match your contribution up to7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellitenavigation systems
• Help with eyecare cost (T &Cs apply)
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

What\'sin it for you:

• Annual leave allowance -27 days plus 8public holidays (pro-rated)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Continuous Professional development (MarieCurie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
• Industry leading training programmes

AdvertCloses: 31-October-2025

Application Process

To apply,submit an online application with your CV and a cover letter explaining yourrelevant experience, how you meet the person specification, and why you want tojoin Marie Curie.

For more information or an informal chat please contact [e-mail]

Marie Curie is committed to its values, whichunderpin our work. We take stringent stepsto ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment orvolunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguardingall our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those whouse or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating notjust a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone canthrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justiceimperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion, andequity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourageand welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives andlived experiences.

We\'re happy toaccommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requeststo [e-mail]

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBScriminal record check.

Wereserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Agenciesneed not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an equivalent alternative Level 3 Qualification

Experience

• Significant experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment at practice level 2.
• Recent experience of providing care and caring for dying patients.
• Experience of supervising staff in clinical practice.
• Experience of working in a specialist palliative care setting Experience of working Hospice / community setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£24,937 to £26,598 a yearPlus High-Cost Area Supplement